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Believe it or not, this isn’t Europe. In this installation of Afar's destination spotlight series, editor Tiana Attride is here with a beginner's guide to the best places to go in Québec, Canada—like Québec City, Montréal, and the Eastern Townships—and why it's the best Europe-style vacation you can take without leaving North America.  CHAPTERS 0:00 – Intro 0:27 – The "Paris of North America" 1:06 – The most European city in North America 1:37 – An island known for wine and cheese 2:02 – An alpine village in Canada 2:25 – Two escapes that resemble the French countryside  Read more: https://bit.ly/3EswdgI ---- CONNECT WITH AFAR Afar.com is a digital and print magazine that publishes travel tips, guides, news, and stories: https://www.afar.com  Get updates on the latest articles, travel news, and more from Afar by signing up for the Afar newsletter: https://afar.com/newsletters  Follow Afar on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afarmedia Follow Afar on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AfarMedia Follow Afar on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@afarmedia Follow Afar on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/afarmedia  ---- CREDITS Tiana Attride - Host Jonathan Kramer - Video Editor Tiana Attride - Senior Editor, Social and Video Elizabeth See - Designer Sarika Bansal - Editorial Director Michelle Heimerman - Photo Editor  MUSIC Dance the Night Away (Remastered) - Dance People  FOOTAGE / PHOTOGRAPHY

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00:00So you love European vacations, but you can't stand long flights.

00:03We completely get it, and luckily, we know a place.

00:06You don't need to take an eight-hour flight to get there from the U.S.

00:08You don't even need to cross an ocean.

00:11I'm Tiana, this is a FAR's Destination Spotlight series,

00:14and today I'm going to give you a crash course on the best places to go

00:17in the Canadian province of Quebec,

00:19including the city known as the Paris of North America,

00:21and a countryside getaway where you'll find surgeries

00:23that make cider out of frozen apples.

00:26Let's get started.

00:27First up, if you're looking for that European postcard feel,

00:30you'll want to head to Montreal.

00:31This is a city I often see on people's

00:33If I could move here tomorrow, I would lists.

00:36Many call it the Paris of North America,

00:38and you'll pretty immediately see why.

00:39The city has cobblestone lanes lined with French bistros.

00:42They've got beautiful 17th century buildings.

00:44You can even technically see a Notre Dame,

00:47and although it's Notre Dame basilica, not cathedral,

00:49the architecture and stained glass windows will blow you away all the same.

00:53And much like a trip to France,

00:54visiting Montreal is pretty much all about the food.

00:57There are roughly 4,700 restaurants here,

01:00meaning you'd need to hit one a day for 12 years to eat through the full city.

01:04There's a very little not to love.

01:06Next up, we're headed to Quebec City,

01:08and specifically the district of Vieux, Quebec.

01:10This might be the most European city in North America,

01:13and that reputation begins with a good old-fashioned castle on a hill.

01:17It's called Le Chateau Frontenac,

01:19and you can actually stay there overnight.

01:21It claims to be the world's most photographed hotel.

01:24Otherwise, view Quebec's most iconic street as Petit Champlain,

01:27one of the oldest streets in North America.

01:30It dates back to the early 1600s,

01:31and will remind you of European villages with tiny, maze-like stone alleyways.

01:36On the other hand, there's Ile d'Orléans,

01:38which is only a 20-minute drive from Quebec City,

01:40and sits on an island in the middle of the St. Lawrence River.

01:42You could drive around the entire island in about an hour,

01:45which kind of makes it the perfect side trip.

01:47And you'll find all of those countryside staples,

01:49traditional stone houses, family-run farms,

01:51and vineyards where you can stop for cider, cheese, chocolate, and crafts.

01:55While you're doing the loop,

01:56sup at Cidre-Ville-D'Or for a glass of iced cider,

01:59which is made from naturally frozen apples.

02:02But what about outside of cities you may be asking right about now?

02:05That's why up next, we're headed to an alpine village.

02:08Canada and beautiful mountain views essentially go hand-in-hand,

02:11and Mont-Tremblant is no exception.

02:14The hills and chalets will remind you a lot of European mountain towns,

02:17and it's a gorgeous spot whether you come in winter to ski or visit in summertime

02:21for hiking and biking in the mountains or lounging on the beach.

02:25Next on our list,

02:26if you're looking for that French countryside kind of feel,

02:29the rolling hills, the vineyards, tiny villages, cheese everywhere,

02:32we have two recommendations for you.

02:34You do need a car to visit and get around these places,

02:37but both are worth the rental.

02:38If you're coming from Montreal,

02:39well, the eastern townships are about two hours away by car

02:42and are famous for being home to some of Canada's best vineyards and cheese makers.

02:47It's easy to spend a day or two biking through the countryside here

02:49and popping from winery to market to winery.

02:52And there you have it,

02:53there is your crash course to Quebec.

02:55If you like this video and want our insider guides

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03:03Go forth, get your European fix without the long-haul flight,

03:06and we'll catch you next time.

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